Horseshoe



R. R. TWE ED Feb. 19, 1929.

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Home n., TWEED, or, AUDIIBON. HonsnsrIQE-f Application filed February2*?,y 1928;; Serial- No, 257,188;

My invention relates to a new and useful horseshoe construction whichwill afford a softtreadand a firm grip, the strain on animals andpreventing accidents due to, slippingonwetroads and pavements. i n Myinvention furtherrelatesto anew and useful horseshoe whi'chfwillalordlcomplete protection-.for the ent-ire bottom orunderside ofthehoof', that is, one which willprotect and;cover not only the peripheralhorny part of the hoofbut the tender central and rear portions thereofsuch las the frog and the central Cavity of the hoof, to prevent thecontact of suchtender parts withthc hardroadbedandto preventthe entry of'dirt and stones thereinto'.

My invention 1further relates to a new and useful horseshoe of thisgeneral character, which while coveringthe entire under side of thehoof, and possessing great resiliency and firmness ofy grip, alsopossesses the solidity and rigidity inherent in metallic horseshoes,thus `combining in one devicethe advantageous features ofv solidity,stability, resiliency, and grip. Y

To the above ends my inventionconsists of a horseshoe composed ofA avcentral body portion composed of alternate layers ofl fiber and rubbervulcanized together, ay reinforcing metallic band'e'mbedded therein, andupper. and'lower-layers ofvulcanizedcanvas-and rubber enclosing saidcentral body portion and said band.

My invention further consists inY various other novel features ofconstruction hereinafter described and claimed;v

Forthepurpose of. illustrating my invention, lhave shown in theaccompanying drawingsone form thereof which is at present preferred byme, since the same has been found in 'practice to give satisfactory and'reliable results, although it is to be understood that the variousinstrumentalities of which my invention consists can be variouslyarranged and organized and that my invention is not limited to theprecise arrangement and organization of the instrumentalities. ln theaccompanying drawings,A Fig. l represents a top plan view of a horseshoeembodying my invention,

Fig. 2 represents a section on Fig. 3, Fi

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Y line Q-2 of g. 3 represents a section on line 3-3 of 2 therebyreducing I'then position the upper lof the nails employed in securingFig; 4' represents aseetionlon line 4-4 of Fig. 2,`

Fig.y Fig.` 2and` Fig. 6 representsaperspectiveview ofthe reinforcingband-v detachedf forming,- part of myinvention. Y

Referring` to the drawings in-k which like referencey charactersdesignatelike. parte,y 1 designates ahorseshoe. embodying .my yinventioncomprisingabody havingthe' upper, and lowerlayers 21and 3, formed offaplurality of thicknesses of canvas or other suitable Inaterial,interspersed with layers offrubber andv vulcanized; The bodyportion of mnovel horseshoe-is composed'of transverseia tornate blocks of canva-sand rubber 5 and 6 respectively, the canvas,y being closely foldedupon` itself' and positioned. vertically as will be understood; fromFig. 2; 7 designates a reinforcing Ushaped metallic band which isembeddedin the bodyportion offrubberland canvas andA which extendsrearwardly and converges in the usual manner,` said band beingprovidedfwith an upwardly projecting lug or toe calli4 8 which serves toprotect the toe or front extremity ofthe hoof.` The uppervsurface of thehorseshoe is depressed or concaved as at 10-to form a concavity forreceiving-the hooffof the animal tobeshod.v

In manufacturing my novel horseshoe, I first arrange the parallel rowsof.' folded or convoluted? canvas 5"within and: at the rear ofvr themetallic band7l (see Fig. 2), and then fill the mold above, below,andaround: said 5 .represents ay section on. line 55. of

rows of canvas and said bandi with rubbersy and. lower layers ofcanvas-2 and 3, properly saturated anddnterspersed' with rubber, toformthe depression l() in the upper surface of the shoe, and vulcanizethe entire assembly so that a solid, integral amalgamated mass of canvasand rubber is produced, as will be understood from the drawings. I thendrill the holes!) olea-r through the vulcanized rubber and canvas andthe metallic band 7 for the reception the shoe to the hoof.

Itis to be noted that by extending the rubber around and beyond themetallic band 7, or in other words by embedding said band therein asdescribed, I am enabled to trim the periphery of the shoe to fithoofs ofdifferent sizes, so that my novel horseshoes need only lll since by thustrimming the shoe it can be cut down to lit hools ot slightly diilerentcontours and sizes.

It will further be noted that by positioning` the canvas in the rows orblocls 5 in a vertical, closely 'folded condition, l greatly prolong thelife ol' the shoe since the vertical edges of the canvas wear out verygradually and are not liable to peel oliii and Worlr loose as would bethe case iit the canvas were laid flatin a horizontal position where itsentire wide surface as conti-adistinguished trom ils narrow edges wouldContact with the grounda It will also be seen that the metallic band 7does not extend into the rear portion l which bears upon the .soft rearportion or 'frog ot the hoot, where no great resistance or solidity isrequired thereby providing` a sott cushion 'tor the tender part ot thehoot and at the same time preventin,e` its Contact with the hard ground,as well as the a cumulation ot dirt therein.

My novel horseshoe thus combines the so'- lidity and rigidity of ametallic horseshoe, with the sott resiliency and cushioning elifect oi asoft pad, thereby giving the animal a soft but nevertheless solid treadand at the same time preifenting slipping` on Wet or frozen roads.Furthermore, due to the insulatino character ot rubber and canvas, theanimals hoot is protected against any sudden and extreme changes intemperature, as will be apparent.

l am aware that the invention may be embodied in other specific formswithout de parting from the .spirit or essential attributes thereot; andl there tore desire the present embodiment to be onsidered in allrespects as illustrative and not restrictive, reterence beine* had tothe appended claims rather than to the 'foregoing description toindicate the scope oit the invention.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

l. A horseshoe of the character stated, comprising a body composed ofalternate transverse rows of rubber and canvas, the

Croat for the hoot.

2. A horseshoe ot the character stated, comprising a tough resilientpad7 a metallic band completely embedded therein, said pad beingcomposed ot a rear body portion, and a central body portion composed oialternate transverse rows ot rubber and canvas, the latter being`'folded closely and disposed vertically, and upper and lower layers ofcanvas, said. horseshoe having a seat in its upper surface for thereception ot the hoof.

3. A horseshoe ot vhe character stated, comprisinp,` a tough resilientpad, a metallic band completely embedded therein, said pad beingcomposed ot a rear body portion and a central body portion con'inosedoit alternate transverse rows ot rubber and canvas, the lat/of being);folded closely and disposed vertically, and upper and lower layers otcanvas, said horseshoe having a seat in its upper su i .ce :For thereception ot the hoot, said band having` a trent toe calli projectingthrough the t p et said pad`,there being,` alinin holes through saidmetallic band and the body above and below said band,

el. A horseshoe oi' the character stated, comprising` a tough resilientpad composed of a rear body portion and a central body por tion formedot alternate transverse rows ot rubber and canvas, the latter being`foldedl closely and disposed vertically, ay metallic U-shaped bandembedded in said central body portion, and upper and lower layers ofcanvas, said horseshoe having` a seat in its upper surta-ce tor thereception ot the hoot, anda liront toe calh on saidV band projectimg`upwardly tirough the top of said pad, there being alining` holesextending` through said pad and central body, the rear transverse row ofcanvas being positioned outside the terminals of said U-shaped band.

ROBERT R; TWEED

